Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite v1.0.0
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite v1.0.0
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite v1.0.0
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INTRODUCTION 2 EQ Section 12
Amp Section 10
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To start using Neural DSP plugins you will need: In order to use Neural DSP software in plugin form, you will need
audio software. We officially support the following software to
• A computer capable of multitrack audio processing, Mac or host our plugins (64-bit only):
PC.
• An audio interface. Pro Tools 2022 (macOS & Windows): AAX Native
• Supported host software (DAW) for recording. Logic Pro X 10.7 or higher - (macOS): AU
• An iLok User ID and the latest version of the iLok License Cubase 12 (macOS & Windows): VST2 - VST3
Manager application. Ableton Live 10 or higher (macOS & Windows): AU, VST2 & VST3
• A Neural DSP Account. Reaper 6 or higher (macOS & Windows): AU, VST2 & VST3
Studio One 4 or higher (macOS & Windows): AU, VST2 & VST3
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Important: You don’t need an iLok USB dongle to use our products FL Studio 20 (macOS & Windows): VST2 & VST3
since you can activate them directly into your computer. Reason 11 (macOS & Windows): VST2 & VST3
Cakewalk by Bandlab (Windows): VST2 & VST3
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS A standalone version (64-bit only) is also included, which does
not require any additional software.
OS X 10.15 - 13 (64-bit)
Windows 10 - 11 (64-bit) Support is offered for these operating systems and software
platforms. Our plugins may work on another DAW of your choice,
feel free to download the Demo and try for yourself (Please
check that your host software is compatible with your operating
system first).
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iLOK USER ID AND iLOK LICENSE MANAGER If you don’t have an iLok account, you can create one right here:
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FULL PRODUCT ACTIVATION • Log in with your iLok account in iLok License Manager.
Note that Neural DSP and iLok are different accounts. Full
licenses for Neural DSP products are delivered directly to your
iLok account. Make sure your iLok account is created and linked
to your Neural DSP account before purchasing.
• Make sure you have the latest iLok License Manager app
installed and running (https://www.ilok.com/#!license- • After that, go to the “All Licenses” tab on top, right-click on
manager). the license and select “Activate”.
• Login with your iLok account. If you don’t have an iLok
account, you can create one right here: https://www.ilok.
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com/#!registration
To get a full license for any of our products, go to our website, click
on a plugin you want, select “add to cart” and complete the steps
for purchasing. After the checkout, the license will be deposited
directly to your iLok account.
After that, please follow the following steps: • Install the plugin by running the installer (https://neuraldsp.
com/downloads/).
• Make sure you have the latest iLok License Manager application • Rescan your plugins within your DAW, then restart your DAW.
installed and running (https://www.ilok.com/#!license- • You can run the standalone version as well.
manager).
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Neural DSP plugins will be installed in the appropriate default 64-bit VST: C:/ Program Files / VSTPlugins /
location for each plugin format (VST, VST3, AAX, AU) unless a 64-bit VST3: C:/ Program Files / Common Files / VST3 /
different custom location is selected in the process. 64-bit AAX: C:/ Program Files / Common Files / Avid / Audio /
Plug-Ins /
MacOS 64-bit Standalone: C:/ Program Files / Neural DSP /
Preset Files: C:/ ProgramData / Neural DSP / Mesa Boogie Mark
AU: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / Components / IIC+ Suite
VST2: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / VST / Manual: C:/ Program Files / Neural DSP /
VST3: Macintosh HD / Library / Audio / Plug-ins / VST3 /
AAX: Macintosh HD / Library / Application Support / Avid / Audio Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite is available in 64-bit only.
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/ Plug-ins /
Standalone App: Macintosh HD / Applications / Neural DSP /
Preset Files: MacintoshHD / Library / Audio / Presets / Neural UNINSTALLING NEURAL DSP SOFTWARE
DSP / Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite /
Manual: Macintosh HD / Library / Application Support / Neural To uninstall the product in macOS, delete the files manually from
DSP / Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite / the respective plugin format folders.
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite is available in 64-bit only. For Windows, you can uninstall the files by running the regular
uninstaller at the Control Panel or by running the setup installer
file again and clicking on “Remove”.
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PLUGIN SECTIONS NEURAL DSP // MESA BOOGIE MARK IIC+ SUITE
THE PLUGIN
• COMPRESSOR Pedal
• OVERDRIVE-1 Pedal
• OVERDRIVE-2 Pedal
• CHORUS Pedal
• Cabsim
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• 9-band EQ
• DELAY Pedal
• REVERB Pedal
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OVERDRIVE-2 Pedal
COMP KNOB: The amount of gain reduction and make-up gain is RATE KNOB: Controls the speed of the chorus effect. Increase it in
determined by this knob. order to make it faster.
LEVEL KNOB: Adjusts the output signal and compensates for an DEPTH KNOB: Determines how extreme the chorus sound is.
eventual volume-loss caused by the compression. Controls the amount of pitch-shifting and delay time created by
ATTACK SWITCH: Adjusts the attack speed between Slow the chorus effect.
(smoother) and Fast (Snappier). MIX KNOB: Controls the amount of chorus effect that is added to
BYPASS STOMP SWITCH: Click to turn on/off the device. the original dry input signal.
BYPASS STOMP SWITCH: Click to turn on/off the device.
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PRESENCE KNOB: Boosts the upper midrange and treble In order to create different combinations, click the icons at the
frequencies. bottom to switch between amps and cabinets separately.
REVERB KNOB: Spring reverb mix control.
CLASS SWITCH: Determines the operating mode of the power Click to flip the amp view and access the rear panel controls.
amp (Simul-Class™ / Class A).
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EQ SECTION
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CAB SECTION IMPULSE LOADER SELECTOR BOX: Drop down menu for
selecting factory microphones, speakers, or loading your own IR
files. The folder path will be saved, allowing the ability to navigate
through your IRs by using the navigation arrows on either side of
the menu.
POSITION KNOB: Controls the position of the microphone
between the center and the edge of the cone (Disabled when
loading external IR files).
DISTANCE KNOB: Controls the distance between the microphone
and the cone (Disabled when loading external IR files).
MIC LEVEL KNOB: Controls the level of the selected impulse.
PAN KNOB: Controls the output panning of the selected impulse.
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ON/OFF BUTTON (ROOM): Disables or enables the room
microphone.
ROOM LEVEL KNOB: Controls the level of the room microphone.
ON/OFF BUTTON: Disables or enables the respective IR loader
Section.
Ø PHASE INVERTER BUTTON: Inverts the phase of the loaded
impulse.
DRAG TO POSITION: You can also control the microphone
position and distance by clicking the microphone and dragging
it to the desired spot. The values will be reflected on the Position
The cabinet section features 10 different microphones with a and Distance knobs and vice versa.
range of different positions.
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POST FX SECTION TIME TYPE SWITCH: Toggles between milliseconds and musical
subdivisions.
PRE/POST SWITCH: Places the delay pedal before the amplifier
section or just before the reverb pedal.
SYNC SWITCH: Determines whether the delay time is set
according to the plugin/DAW tempo or manually. When the
Delay is in Sync Off mode, it can be set by typing the value into
the display with the keyboard.
TAP TEMPO STOMP SWITCH: Controls the delay time by clicking.
The delay time is set as the interval between the last two clicks on
the stomp switch.
ENGAGE STOMP SWITCH: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal. 14
MIX KNOB: Controls the amount of delay effect that is added to MIX KNOB: Controls the amount of effect that is added to the
the original dry input signal. original dry input signal.
FEEDBACK KNOB: Sets the amount of delay returned to the DECAY KNOB: Sets the duration of the reverb decay envelope.
input of the delay line. The higher the settings, the more repeats. PRE DELAY KNOB: Sets the amount of time between the original
HIGH/LOW PASS FILTER KNOBS: Controls the frequency range dry sound and the reverb’s first reflection.
of the high-pass filter and the low-pass filter accordingly. HIGH/LOW PASS FILTER KNOBS: Controls the frequency range
TIME L/R KNOBS: Sets the delay time in either milliseconds or of the high-pass filter and the low-pass filter accordingly.
musical subdivisions ranging from 100ms to 1100ms and 1/64T BYPASS STOMP SWITCH: Click to activate/deactivate the pedal.
to 1/1D.
MODE SWITCH: Toggles between single and dual modes.
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GLOBAL FEATURES
INPUT AND OUTPUT GAIN KNOBS: Input will affect how much COGWHEEL ICON (STANDALONE ONLY): Audio settings menu.
signal the plugin will feed in. Adjust according to your needs You can select the audio interface to use, set the input/output
and input signal levels. The output will affect how much signal channels, modify sample rate, buffer size and MIDI devices.
the plugin will feed out. The meters will show if input or output
MIDI PORT ICON: Opens the MIDI Mappings window. To map
signals are clipping by holding a gray indicator for three seconds.
any external device to control the plugin, please check the MIDI 15
GATE KNOB: Attenuates the input signal below the threshold. SETUP instructions (Page 21).
INPUT MODE SWITCH: Real-life hardware has the power to PITCHFORK ICON: Click to activate the built-in tuner.
process only a mono input signal. With the Stereo switch, you are
METRONOME ICON (STANDALONE ONLY): Opens the
able to process a stereo input signal. Ideal for running stereo bass
metronome interface. Right-click on it to start/stop the
tracks or experimenting with any stereo sources.
metronome playback (Page 19).
TRANSPOSE KNOB: Moves the signal up or down in pitch by a
TAP ICON (STANDALONE ONLY): Controls the plugin global
constant interval (+12/-12 semitones). tempo by clicking it. The time is set as the interval between the
DOUBLER SWITCH: Engages the doubler effect. Disabled in last two clicks.
stereo mode. TEMPO VALUE (STANDALONE ONLY): Adjusts the tempo by
SPREAD KNOB: Determines how many milliseconds the signal clicking the arrows. Double-click on it to enter numerical values.
copy is delayed. RESIZE BUTTON: Click to resize the plugin Window. You can
PRESETS MENU: This functionality allows the user to save, load, select between four possible sizes. Large and X-Large sizes are
import and export presets. The presets are saved as XML files. the same when using low resolution screens.
More info on page 20.
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Mapping two MIDI CC events to a Slider/Combobox: Mapping two MIDI Program Change events to a Slider/
• Enable MIDI Learn from the right-click menu. Combobox:
• Click on the component you want to control. • Enable MIDI Learn from the right-click menu.
• Press down the first MIDI CC button on the MIDI controller. • Click on the component you want to control.
• Press down the second MIDI CC button on the MIDI • Press down the first MIDI Program Change button on the
controller. MIDI controller.
• Release the first MIDI CC button. • Press down the second MIDI Program Change button on
the MIDI controller.
• Release the second MIDI CC button.
• Disable MIDI Learn from the right-click menu.
• Disable MIDI Learn from the right-click menu.
• Now the two mapped MIDI Program Change events can be
• Now the two mapped MIDI CC events can be used to
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increment/decrease the parameter value.
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KNOBS
Use the mouse to control knobs and switches. To turn a knob
clockwise, click on the control with your mouse and move the
cursor up. To turn a knob counterclockwise, click on the knob
with the mouse and move the cursor down.
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SUPPORT INFORMATION
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